SB0995

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to covenants not to compete.

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Tennessee SB0995 voids and makes unenforceable restrictions on employees' or contractors' right to practice their profession after employment or.

Tennessee SB0995 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 50, Title 63, and Title 68, to invalidate and render unenforceable any covenants not to compete for employees or contractors upon termination or conclusion of their employment or contractual relationship. The act removes references to a specific section that allowed certain exceptions and modifies other sections to eliminate exceptions or references to that section. The changes apply to contracts entered into or amended on or after July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 3 PNV 0

6 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

May 15

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 934

Apr 20

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 20

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.